What Is the Best Way to Seal a Leaking Pipe Temporarily?
Shut off water, then use epoxy putty or self-fusing silicone tape to slow a leak until a plumber arrives. For pinholes, a rubber patch under two hose clamps can hold briefly. These are temporary fixes only. Summers offers 24/7 emergency plumbing in Bloomington and nearby.
Quick steps:
- Close the nearest valve; open a faucet to relieve pressure.
- Dry the pipe.
- Apply putty, or spiral-wrap silicone tape 3–5 inches past the leak each way.
Updated: 2025-12-30
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